GIVERS OF DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP 2022

The Givers of Dreams Scholarship Program is designed to support Hmong students’ pursuit of higher education. This program is organized by dedicated volunteers in the community. The Givers of Dreams Scholarship Program aims to award two Hmong Minnesota students and two Hmong Lao students with scholarships to pursue their educational journey. Our mission is to create educational opportunities, hopes and the means to keep dreams alive for all children.

Award:

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to two Hmong Minnesota students

- One senior entering college fall of 2022

- One currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year university.

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to two Hmong Lao students

- One senior entering college fall of 2022

- One currently enrolled in college.

Eligibility for Minnesota students:

- A U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

- Any person of Hmong descent

- A Minnesota resident

- Current college student or a high school senior entering college

- Has been accepted full-time to a 2-year or 4-year university

Eligibility for Hmong Lao students:

- A Lao citizen - Any person of Hmong descent

- A resident of Laos

- Has been accepted full-time to a 4-year university in Laos or outside of Laos or current full time student enrolled in a University in Laos or outside of Laos.

Required documents to be submitted:

- High school student: A copy of a letter of acceptance

- Undergraduate student: A copy of enrollment or unofficial transcript

- Application - Essay - One letter of recommendation

Timeline:

- Application deadline is May 27, 2022 11:59 PM CST email to scholarship@giversofdreams.org

- All applicants will be notified by June 10, 2022 if selected as finalist

- Online interview will be held June 17, 2022 to July 1, 2022

- Recipients will be notified by July 8, 2022